word
Japanese
Koto
KOH-toh
/ˈkoʊtoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
koto
Dictionary meaning
A traditional Japanese stringed instrument with 13 strings, played horizontally on the floor.
History and origin
Japanese
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